Hunter Group ASA (OSTO:HUNTO) 3-Year RORE % : 97.79% (As of Mar. 2026)

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What is Hunter Group ASA 3-Year RORE %?

Hunter Group ASA OSTO:HUNTO -1.14% 35 3-Year RORE % is 97.79 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates OSTO:HUNTO with a GF Score™ of 35/100. The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 920 Oil & Gas companies, Hunter Group ASA ranks better than 90.11% on this metric.

Return on Retained Earnings (RORE) is an indicator of a company's growth potential, it shows how much a company earns by reinvesting its retained earnings, i.e. profits after dividend payments. Hunter Group ASA's 3-Year RORE % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 97.79%.

The industry rank for Hunter Group ASA's 3-Year RORE % or its related term are showing as below:

OSTO:HUNTo's 3-Year RORE % is ranked better than
90.11% of 920 companies
in the Oil & Gas industry
Industry Median: 1.165 vs OSTO:HUNTo: 97.79

Hunter Group ASA  (OSTO:HUNTo) 3-Year RORE % Explanation

Return on Retained Earnings (RORE) is important to investors because it reveals a company's efficiency and growth potential. A higher RORE indicates a higher return. A high RORE indicates that the company should reinvest profits into the business. A lower RORE suggests that the company should distribute profits to shareholders by paying out dividends, since those dollars aren't generating much additional growth for the company.

There are a several different ways to arrive at the Return on Retained Earnings. The simplest way to calculate it is by using published information on Earnings per Share (EPS) and Dividend per Share (DPS) over a selected period. Here, 3-year period is chosen.

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Please keep in mind that the RORE is relative to the nature of the business and its competitors. If another company in the same sector is producing a lower return on retained earnings, it doesn’t necessarily mean it’s a bad investment. It may just suggest the company is older and no longer in a high growth stage. At such a stage in the business cycle, it would be expected to see a lower RORE and higher dividend payout.


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Hunter Group ASA 3-Year RORE % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Hunter Group ASA's 3-Year RORE % can be seen below:

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

Hunter Group ASA 3-Year RORE % Chart

Hunter Group ASA Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
3-Year RORE %
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Hunter Group ASA Quarterly Data
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3-Year RORE % Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -203.12 39.46 -4,579.91 -7.06 97.79

OSTO:HUNTO vs WMB, EPD, KMI: 3-Year RORE % Comparison

For the Oil & Gas Midstream subindustry, Hunter Group ASA's 3-Year RORE %, along with its competitors' market caps and 3-Year RORE % data, can be viewed below:

* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.


Hunter Group ASA 3-Year RORE % vs Oil & Gas Industry

For the Oil & Gas industry and Energy sector, Hunter Group ASA's 3-Year RORE % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Hunter Group ASA's 3-Year RORE % falls into.


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Hunter Group ASA 3-Year RORE % Calculation

Hunter Group ASA's 3-Year RORE % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

3-Year RORE %=( Most Recent EPS (Diluted)- First Period EPS (Diluted) )/( Cumulative EPS (Diluted) for 3-year -Cumulative Dividends per Share for 3-year )
=( 4.875-1.42 )/( 4.813-1.28 )
=3.455/3.533
=97.79 %

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

In the calculation of 3-Year RORE %, the most recent and first period EPS (Diluted) is the trailing twelve months (TTM) data ended in Mar. 2026 and 3-year before.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about 3-Year RORE % →
What does a 3-Year RORE % of 97.79 mean?
Hunter Group ASA (OSTO:HUNTO) has a 3-Year RORE % of 97.79 as of Mar. 2026. 3-Year RORE % shows how much a company earns by reinvesting its retained earnings in 3-year. View historical data on Hunter Group ASA and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Hunter Group ASA ranks #91 out of 920 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, placing it in the top 9.9%.
Is Hunter Group ASA's 3-Year RORE % too high?
Hunter Group ASA's current 3-Year RORE % is 97.79. The Oil & Gas industry median 3-Year RORE % is 1.17. Hunter Group ASA's value of 97.79 is 8294% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Hunter Group ASA ranks #91 out of 920 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Hunter Group ASA has a GF Score™ of 35/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Hunter Group ASA's 3-Year RORE % compare to WMB and EPD?
According to the Oil & Gas industry distribution chart, Hunter Group ASA ranks #91 out of 920 companies for 3-Year RORE %. This places Hunter Group ASA in the top 10% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median 3-Year RORE % is 1.17. Hunter Group ASA's value of 97.79 is 8294% above this benchmark. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good 3-Year RORE % for an Oil & Gas company?
The median 3-Year RORE % among Oil & Gas companies is 1.17, based on 920 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a 3-Year RORE % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, 3-Year RORE % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Hunter Group ASA's current 3-Year RORE % of 97.79 is 8294% above the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high 3-Year RORE % mean?
A high 3-Year RORE % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. 3-Year RORE % shows how much a company earns by reinvesting its retained earnings in 3-year. View historical data on Hunter Group ASA and its competitors. For the Oil & Gas industry, the median 3-Year RORE % is 1.17 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Hunter Group ASA's current 3-Year RORE % is 97.79. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Hunter Group ASA stock overvalued right now?
Hunter Group ASA (OSTO:HUNTO) has a current 3-Year RORE % of 97.79. The current 3-Year RORE % is 97.79 and 8294% above the Oil & Gas industry median of 1.17. Hunter Group ASA's overall GF Score™ is 35/100 with 3 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is 3-Year RORE % calculated?
3-Year RORE % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Hunter Group ASA (OSTO:HUNTO), the current 3-Year RORE % is 97.79 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.

Hunter Group ASA Business Description

Industry EnergyOil & Gas
Address Dronningen 1, Oslo, NOR, 0287
Hunter Group ASA is an investment company focusing on shipping and oil services investments. The Company's primary business currently consists of oil tanker chartering. The company is organized into one business unit based on its products and services and has one reportable segment, which consists of vessel chartering activities and other related costs and investments.
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